James's Desert Island Movies

About James

Name:
James Dalessandro

Lives in:
San Francisco, California

Occupation:
Director, Producer and Screenwriter

Gender:
Male

Credits

STAN LEE'S "THE CHOSEN"(2016 - 2017)Television
by SKYREADER, INCWRITER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCERA brilliant homicide detective and full blood Cree Indian inherits the mystical and paranormal abilities of his Native American ancestors.

PETROSINO(2015 - 2017)WRITER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCERBased on James Dalessandro's Playboy article "Petrosino vs. The Black Hand." A one-hour drama series based on the true story of Homicide Detective Joseph Petrosino, the first Italian speaking cop in the history of the NYPD and his 26 year battle to stop dozens of small gangs from coalescing into the Mafia. The real life "Godfather" saga from the POV of one man who almost stopped them.

Vox Populi(2013)Film
(Short, Drama and Sci-Fi)
ActorIn Vox, every person is born with a voice in their head, a 'guide,' who helps them make decisions and guides them through life. Everything always runs smoothly. But Adam's has been putting strange ideas into his head, and he begins to suspect that these guides aren't natural at all. Written by Anonymous

Citizen Jane(2009)TV Movie
(Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller and 1 More)
Writer, Producer & Book AuthorJane Alexander, an attractive, athletic San Francisco woman, is enjoying a comfortable life in Pacific Heights with the man she loves, handsome, charismatic Tom O'Donnell. Jane's idyllic life is shattered when her beloved Aunt Gertrude McCabe is brutally murdered in San Jose. Jane's heartbreak turns to horror when a brilliant police detective, Jack Morris, finally convinces her that the killer is none other than her beloved boyfriend, Tom O'Donnell. Jane embarks on an epic journey to track down and convict the wily and resourceful O'Donnell, astonishing both police and prosecutors for her shrewdness and tenacity. Written by James Dalessandro

The Damnedest, Finest Ruins(2006)Video
(Documentary)
WriterCorrupt politicians and incompetent military personnel contribute to the total destruction of the "Paris of the Pacific" as San Francisco burns for three days following the great 1906 Earthquake. Music by Enrico Caruso, Scott Joplin, composer Steve Haun Written by Anonymous

Hell Hunters(1988)Film
(Action and Horror)
WriterA Nazi scientist, wanted as a war criminal, develops a spider serum that turns people into fascist Nazi zombies. A pair of investigators who have devoted their lives to hunting down Nazi war criminals set out to stop him. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com

1906Film
(Adventure, Crime, Drama, Romance and 1 More)
Screenwriter & Book AuthorIn development at Pixar, based on the author's best selling novel. A young man discovers a series of secrets and lies that left San Francisco highly vulnerable to the fires that engulfed it in the aftermath of the historical 1906 earthquake.